Hygiene & Sanitation Executive

Role summary

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The Hygiene & Sanitation Executive is responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and sanitation across the hotel. Duties typically include conducting inspections, monitoring cleaning and food-handling practices, maintaining HACCP and health-and-safety records, coordinating pest control, investigating hygiene concerns and supporting staff training. Candidates should have experience in hotel, restaurant or food-service hygiene, a good understanding of Singapore food-safety regulations, and knowledge of HACCP or related systems. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, report writing ability and confidence working with different departments are expected. A relevant qualification in food science, environmental health, hospitality or a similar field is advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international destinations. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and a broad portfolio of luxury properties. Shangri-La Singapore is an established five-star hotel set among landscaped gardens near Orchard Road, offering accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, wellness services and extensive guest amenities. The company places strong emphasis on service excellence, colleague development, operational discipline and responsible business practices. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment and may have opportunities for training, career progression and transfers within the wider Shangri-La network. Hygiene and sanitation roles are particularly important in maintaining guest confidence, regulatory compliance and the hotel’s reputation for quality.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, modern island city with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, aviation, finance, technology, healthcare and retail. The culture is multicultural, with Chinese, Malay, Indian and international influences reflected in food, festivals and daily life. Public transport is clean, efficient and widely connected, while shopping, restaurants, parks and beaches provide varied leisure options. The climate is hot and humid throughout the year, with frequent rain. Employment normally requires an employer-sponsored work pass. Hospitality professionals may be considered for an Employment Pass or S Pass, depending on salary, qualifications, experience and prevailing government criteria; work eligibility should be confirmed with Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Relocation costs and housing can be high, especially near central areas, so candidates should review the full benefits package, including accommodation support, transport, medical coverage and relocation assistance, before accepting an offer.